#Binance

Today, the world's stock markets have demonstrated multidirectional dynamics. US indices closed in the red, weakened by rising inflation and concerns about a new strain of coronavirus. The Dow Jones was down 0.31%, the S&P 500 was down 0.13%, and the Nasdaq was down 0.38%. European bourses ended higher, supported by strong earnings from major companies and optimism about vaccinations. The FTSE 100 was up 0.65%, the DAX was up 0.23% and the CAC 40 was up 0.10%. The Russian market also closed in the green, receiving impetus from rising prices for oil and metals. The Moscow Exchange added 0.54%, the RTS - 0.87%.

On the commodity market, the price of Brent oil fell below $77 per barrel after Riyadh lowered official prices for supplies to Asia and the United States. Gold rose in price by 0.26%, reaching $1,833.60 per troy ounce. On the foreign exchange market, the dollar weakened against the euro and the pound, but strengthened against the ruble. EUR/USD rose 0.14% to 1.1856. GBP/USD rose 0.18% to 1.3683. USD/RUB added 0.29% to 73.32.

In general, markets are in a state of uncertainty, awaiting new signals from central banks, statistics and corporate news. Investors are also monitoring the development of the epidemiological situation and the impact of new restrictions on economic activity.